Many states are facing massive budget cuts due to the length and duration of the current economic recession. Unfortunately, these states and city governments, such as Portland, Oregon may have to cut back their 911 services. This will lead to an increase in private medical alert systems being installed in more homes.

Randy Leonard, City Commissioner said

It will impact public safety.

I mean, 911 operators are funded by the general fund. If you don’t have enough 911 operators, when you call 911 chances are you could be on hold longer than what you otherwise would be.

Since medical alert systems are run and funded through private businesses, they are not affected by municipality budget cuts. The MedFirst Alert medical alert system operates using two primary components, a small wireless, waterproof pendant and a base console connected to the users phone line.

In the event of an emergency, (an intruder, a medical condition, a fall) the user simply presses the activation button on the console or the wireless pendant. This activates the console to immediately phone the Emergency Response Center.

Within seconds, a two-way, hands free conversation is established between the user and the emergency operator via the highly sensitive two-way speakerphone. The emergency operator has the users pre-programmed information, including medical history, prescribed medications, user location, preferred hospital and information on who else should be contacted (family, neighbors, doctors). If the operator is unable to make voice contact, the operator will contact emergency personnel.

The medical alert system is simple to install. Plug it into the wall and then plug the phone telephone line into a phone jack. Press the wireless button to test the medical alert system, our live care specialist will respond to you via two way voice communication to confirm your system is working properly. The installation takes less than 5 minutes.

Providing safety and independence for senior citizens and those with disabilities is what we do best at MedFirst Alert. Our medical alert systems are state of the equipment designed to protect the individuals who use them.

If you have a parent or loved one who may have to rely on a quick emergency response time, it may be wise to have a medical alert system rather than depending on the traditional 911 services who are undergoing budget cuts across the country.

With MedFirst Alert, our home installation and activation is always free and there’s no annual contract. Call us today at 1-800-595-0718.

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